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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,105

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,377

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimSportDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $47,890
Base Invoice $40,191 $45,496
Package 401A 4,300  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Second-row buckets 695 0
Cargo cover 130 140
All-weather floor mats 75 150
Roof rack crossbars 140 210
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
AWD   2,000
Package 401A 3,752  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Second-row buckets 607 0
Cargo cover 114 127
All-weather floor mats 66 136
Roof rack crossbars 122 191
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,269
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
AWD   1,900
Options (change) 9,500 4,290
Options (change) 8,291 3,982
Destination 895 925
Total Price $53,495 $53,105
Total Invoice $49,377 $50,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price: GMC Acadia Denali
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $651
Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimSportDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-20
Total Price$53,495$53,105
Adjustments for Features0-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,495$52,710
Total Invoice$49,377$50,403
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,377$50,028

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerAcadia
TrimSportDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Curve control$50 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Cargo area audio controls $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,480$8,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-375

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20152016
ModelExplorerAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in118.9 in
Length197.1 in200.8 in
Width78.9 in78.9 in
Height70.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,850 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft370.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3116.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested135098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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